Testseek.com have collected 383 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
September 2014
(89%)
383 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
177 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Beautifully built. Waterproof. Extremely powerful for a small phone. Fast.
Thin and light
Fast performance
Waterproof
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact packs a larger screen than its predecessor in the same size body
It has tonnes of power
It's completely waterproof allowing for underwater photography and it has a good camera
Small yet powerful with full flagship specs. Great 20.7MP camera
Lovely display
Water resistant
Comfortable one-handed use
Water-resistant
Sleek design
Sharp
Vibrant screen
Adaptable camera
Good build
Classy looks
Capable daily driver
Impressive battery life
Great pair of cameras
Easytouse body
Exceptional camera
Excellent battery life
Small form factor is always refreshing
Top tier specifications
Powerful camera performs well
Minimalistic software is snappy
Sony style continues to please
IP certification
Incredible battery life
Stylish design
Tempered glass
Captivating translucent sides
Lively colors
Fast
Smooth performance
Good camera
Waterproof with IP68 rating
Very good call quality
Excellent digital video stabilization
IP68 certification for protection against the elements
Above average camera performance
Great battery life
Very compact with a sizable display
Awesome battery life complements highend performance. The compact
Waterproof design makes the device easy to operate. Topnotch 4.6inch display is awesome from all angles. Familiar camera hardware is still pretty decent.
Top-tier performance
Flagship design and build quality
Reduced in size
But not capability
High performance
Long battery runtimes
Low power consumption during standby and idling
Good speakers
Bright and high-contrast display
Great user interface
Numerous settings
High-resolution camera
4K video recording
802.11ac WLAN
Supports several
The editors didn't like
Very heavy Android skin. Camera has several issues. Annoying charging port door
Overpriced
Relatively weak Wi-Fi performance
The screen size has increased
But not the resolution
Resulting in a less sharp image overall than its predecessor and many of its rivals. Although the camera takes good shots
Its resolution is throttled in automatic mode and the white balance isn't per
Not available direct from US carriers so you'll have to buy it full retail
Overheats on 4K
Underwhelming display
Too many preloaded apps
Steep pricing
Irreplaceable battery
Underwhelming viewing angles
Small camera key
720p screen not for spec heads
Small screen might strain the eye for some
Camera features can be disjointed
Display is not accurate and is noticeably bluish
Camera interface is cluttered
Speakers sound a bit muffled
A considerable amount of bloat preinstalled
Front speakers aren't terribly loud
Double glass panes could prove fragile
Software needs a bit of work
Especially the restrictive camera app. Sony didn't use the sexy aluminium design of the Xperia Z3.
Published: 2014-10-24, Author: Daniel , review by: phonearena.com
Geez, it was a tough battle between those two, seeing that they sport very similar specs and performance. The Galaxy Alpha has a thinner body than the Z3 Compact, but the latter is thicker for a reason, flaunting a water-tight chassis, and a large battery...
I really like the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. It probably isn't my favorite phone of 2014, but it has been (mostly) a pleasure to use, thanks to its perfect size, awesome battery life, and impressive display. Its camera is capable of taking some really nic...
Incredible battery life, Top-tier performance, Flagship design and build quality, Reduced in size, but not capability
Poor low-light camera performance, Sony's Android skin feels antiquated
Having spent a decent amount of time with the new Xperia Z3 Compact, I can easily recommend it as the best small Android smartphone. Low-light camera performance aside, it's got everything you want in a flagship handset, except maybe a fingerprint sensor ...
Published: 2014-10-15, Author: Taylor , review by: Pocketnow.com
IP68 certification for protection against the elements, Above average camera performance, Great battery life, Very compact with a sizable display
A considerable amount of bloat preinstalled, Front speakers aren't terribly loud, Double glass panes could prove fragile
After a week of using the Xperia Z3 Compact, we are left with a tiny phone that we actually like. That's not something we've openly said about most other phones in this size range. OEMs are quick to shave away the great specs while not slashing the price...
High performance, Long battery runtimes, Low power consumption during standby and idling, Good speakers, Bright and high-contrast display, Great user interface, Numerous settings, High-resolution camera, 4K video recording, 802.11ac WLAN, Supports several
Back is slippery and attracts fingerprints, Stability not perfect, Meager camera quality in bad lighting conditions, GPS module is inaccurate, Display with slight blue cast, Comparatively high price
Sony does it again Introduces a new model after a couple of months and actually managed to integrate significant improvements over the predecessor. Huge innovations are not possible, but a convenient evolution is not bad, either. You can obviously have mi...
Abstract: "A slideshow review of Sony's latest mini flagship." Sony's two-flagships-a-year policy were starting to feel stale in the last couple of iterations. We reviewed the Xperia Z2 this year, and found it to be an extremely capable device, but one that lacked...
Abstract: Sony nailed it. Twice.We call it battery life because it is vital.Without it, e-readers wouldn't be so popular, electric cars wouldn't threaten gas guzzlers, and smartphones would never have taken over as the primary computing device in people's lives. Ba...
Good build, classy looks, Capable daily driver, Impressive battery life, Great pair of cameras
Underwhelming display, Too many preloaded apps, Steep pricing
Sony has launched the Xperia Z3 Compact at a strategic time. With its display size of 4.6-inches, it's already being hailed as an “iPhone 6 killer” thanks to its similar proportions. Since the new iPhone hasn't been launched in India yet, we can't really...
Small yet powerful with full flagship specs. Great 20.7MP camera, lovely display, water resistant
Not available direct from US carriers so you'll have to buy it full retail
Say hello to my little friend: I really love the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and I don't want to give it back. It fits in any pocket, is easy to use one-handed, has a lovely screen, a top notch camera and it's fast. That's a combo you don't see often anymore. ...
Published: 2014-09-25, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact packs a larger screen than its predecessor in the same size body, it has tonnes of power, it's completely waterproof allowing for underwater photography and it has a good camera
The screen size has increased, but not the resolution, resulting in a less sharp image overall than its predecessor and many of its rivals. Although the camera takes good shots, its resolution is throttled in automatic mode and the white balance isn't per
Although it's a disappointment Sony hasn't increased the screen resolution along with its size, and the camera's quirks are rather odd, the Xperia Z3 Compact's improved design, vast amounts of power, decent battery life and waterproof body help it mainta...
